TIPS FOR LIFTING OBJECTS.

PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUE WILL PREVENT FURTHER INJURY

· Lifting can put strain on your spine.

· Use your legs to do the work – not your back!

· Tighten your stomach muscles before you lift

· Lifting incorrectly causes strain = pain!

· Never bend down from the hips to pick something from the floor.

· Plan ahead

· Place your feet shoulder width apart

· Tighten your stomach muscles

· Squat down near the object, keep your back straight.(like a weightlifter)

· Clutch the object close to your body

· Straighten your knees and stand up.

· Do not jerk

· Change your position by using your feet .Do not twist your spine – your nose should always be in-line with your toes.

· If the object is too heavy - get help.

· Stand at either side of the object, facing the same way.

· Squad and lift the object at the same time ( count to 3 )

· When putting an object down, follow the same rules.